Nicholas Burt, LMFTJan 10, 20202 minDisparity in Mental Health Reimbursement and Network UseIt can be even more difficult to be fairly reimbursed for your treatment. This problem was recently supported by a research report from...
Nicholas Burt, LMFTNov 13, 20191 minSuit Alleges MCG and Others are Using Distorted Medical Necessity GuidelinesA recent class action filed in federal court, could have a potential impact on medical necessity guidelines for mental health residential...
Nicholas Burt, LMFTJul 17, 20192 minAre Independent Medical Reviewers Subject to ERISA?On June 3, 2019, there was a case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, “Josef K. v. California...
Nicholas Burt, LMFTFeb 27, 20192 minJudge Rules United is Not Allowed to Offset Claims Across PlansA U.S. Circuit Court ruled in early January, 2019 that United Healthcare may not engage in cross-plan offsetting. According to the...
Nicholas Burt, LMFTFeb 5, 20193 minIllinois Mental Health Protections Go Into Effect Jan 1, 2019In Illinois, SB 1707 went into effect on Jan 1, 2019, implementing some of the most consumer-friendly mental health regulations in the...